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Contextant to resell SOFTBOT Platform from SVT Robotics

February 20, 2024 · Systems integrator Contextant said it will offer customized and out-of-the-box systems to address interoperability and multi-agent orchestration challenges.

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Trew Partners with OPEX Corporation to expand warehouse automation solutions offering

February 20, 2024 · Partnership enables Trew to deliver integrated automated fulfillment solutions that include OPEX goods-to-person and robotic sorting technologies.

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MODEX 2024: AS/RS manufacturer Kardex to exhibit FulfillX for AutoStore

February 19, 2024 · Kardex will showcase its portfolio of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), software packages, and Intuitive Pick Assistant projection system at MODEX 2024.

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Boston Dynamics announces Orbit robot fleet management software, Spot enhancements

February 17, 2024 · Boston Dynamics announced the release of its Orbit robot fleet management software, allowing users to watch its site, robots and equipment through a single portal.

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WMS provider Softeon announces case study with Vantiva

February 16, 2024 · Softeon said the start-to-finish deployment time for its WMS systems at Vantiva was three months or less, including initial and client-side user acceptance testing.

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MODEX 2024: Cimcorp to showcase end-to-end fresh food distribution systems

February 16, 2024 · Intralogistics automator Cimcorp said its booth will feature interactive demonstrations and offer opportunities to discuss operational challenges with representatives.

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Plus One Robotics reaches 1 billion picks across robot fleet

February 16, 2024 · Plus One Robotics, led by its PickOne AI-powered vision software and Yonder remote supervisor service, eclipsed the 1 billion pick mark across its robot fleet.

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MODEX 2024: Yaskawa to demonstrate cobot arms and robotic parcel induction

February 16, 2024 · Robot manufacturer Yaskawa Motoman will evaluate application requirements for visitors at its MODEX 2024 booth, also demonstrating GP12, HC30PL, and HC10 robot arms.

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Integrated logistics provider ArcBest announces Vaux Smart Autonomy

February 15, 2024 · ArcBest’s autonomously and remotely-operated AMR forklifts will integrate with its Vaux Freight Movement System, offering end-to-end material handling integration.

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Con Edison, ULC Technologies unveil Cable Splicing Machine prototype

February 14, 2024 · Con Edison, ULC Technologies announced its Cable Splicing Machine prototype as a way to help improve electrical worker safety, efficiency and grid reliability.

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Berkshire Grey’s systems handle hard-to-sort returns

February 14, 2024 · Berkshire Grey VP and Fellow Chris Geyer discussed the unique requirements of loose-item sortation, handling poly bags, and increasing job satisfaction in reverse-logistics operations.

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Systems integrator Contextant partners with SVT Robotics for warehouse automation enablement

February 14, 2024 · Under the partnership, Contextant will be a reseller of SVT’s SOFTBOT Platform, enhancing its capabilities to deliver cautomation integration and multi-agent orchestration solutions.

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TM Robotics and iAutomation sign partnership

February 14, 2024 · Shibaura Machine robot solutions to be distributed on East Coast via partnership with iAutomation.

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announces third cohort winners

February 13, 2024 · From a pitching competition at the Sixth Sense Summit, Flexxbotics and Zaptic were selected for their workcell digitization and connected worker platform, respectively.

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RightHand Robotics signs multi-year agreement with Staples to deploy AI-powered picking robots

February 13, 2024 · Through close collaboration with Staples, RightHand Robotics developed new features that have nearly doubled the range of items that a RightPick station can handle while reducing the number of required interventions by 80%.

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MassRobotics announces inaugural accelerator program cohort

February 12, 2024 · Ten startups will each receive a $100,000 grant for business development as part of the accelerator. A $5 million MassTech development initiative will supply the funds.

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A3 report: 2023 North America robot orders down 30% over record 2022

February 12, 2024 · Annual 2023 sales near equal for automotive and non-automotive industries; Q4 numbers show possible return to positive with 20% growth over Q3 2023.

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Anyware Robotics unveils truck-unloading robot arm

February 7, 2024 · Following multiple pilot deployments, Anyware said its Pixmo case-handling robot arm for truck and container unloading will be made commercially available later in 2024.

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Fox Robotics surpasses 2.5 million pallet pulls with FoxBot autonomous trailer loader/unloader

February 6, 2024 · Fox Robotics announced that it's FoxBot autonomous trailer loader/unloader surpassed 2.5 million pallet pulls in warehouses since its debut in 2019.

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Manifest 2024: Ocado Group announces deal to provide fulfillment technology to McKesson Canada

February 6, 2024 · Ocado Group secured a deal with healthcare provider McKesson Canada to deploy its Ocado Intelligent Automation automated fulfillment technology at a distribution site.

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